vacuubrand BVC basic Instructions For Use Manual
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- Page 1 1 of 35 Technology for Vacuum Systems Instructions for use BVC basic BVC basic G BioChem-VacuuCenter...
- Page 2 VACUU•LAN (US-Reg.No 3,704,401), VACUU•BUS , VACUU•CONTROL ® ® ® Peltronic , VARIO (US-Reg.No 3,833,788), VACUUBRAND (US-Reg. ® ® ® No 3,733,388) and also the shown company logos are trademarks of VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG in Germany and/or other countries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
page 3 of 35 Contents Safety information! ............. 4 Important information! ................. 4 General information ................6 Intended use..................6 Setting up and installing the system ............ 7 Ambient conditions ................7 Operation conditions ................8 Safety during operation ............... 8 Maintenance and repair..............11 Technical data .............. -
Page 4: Safety Information
Make operating personnel aware of dangers arising from the pump and the pumped substances. VACUUBRAND disclaims any liability for inappropri- ate use of these pumps and for damage from failure to follow instructions contained in this manual. - Page 5 page 5 of 35 ➨ DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. + WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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Page 6: General Information
page 6 of 35 General information + Read and comply with this manual before installing or operating the equipment. + Before operating the equipment read and comply with the section ”Cleaning and decontamination”! NOTICE Remove all packing material, remove the product from its packing-box, remove the protective covers from the inlet and outlet ports and keep, inspect the equipment. -
Page 7: Setting Up And Installing The System
Provide a firm level platform for the equipment. Ensure a stable position of the equipment. Ensure that hose con- Ensure that hose con- nections are mechanically stable. Connect the BVC basic and BVC basic G to a suitable vacuum supply (vacuum pump, local vacuum network VACUU•LAN ®... -
Page 8: Operation Conditions
page 8 of 35 Operation conditions ➨ The devices have no approval for operation in or for pumping of potentially explosive atmospheres. ➨ The devices are not suitable to pump: - unstable substances and substances which react explosively under impact (mechanical stress) and/ or when being exposed to elevated temperatures without air, - self inflammable substances,... - Page 9 page 9 of 35 For example sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach) Incompatible chemicals and Possible results of mixing with agents sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach) Acids or acidic compounds Release of chlorine gas (e. g. hydrochloric acid, aluminium chloride) Ammonia containing compounds Formation of explosive compounds, (e.
- Page 10 page 10 of 35 ➨ Use appropriate safety work materials and methods if necessary, e. g., steam sterilization, sterilization indica- tors or germicides. For notes concerning the steriliza- tion of wetted parts, see the “Technical Data” section and “Cleaning and decontaminating”. It is the user´s responsibility to ensure effective sterilization.
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Page 11: Maintenance And Repair
page 11 of 35 • Use the system only in combination with the integrat- Use the system only in combination with the integrat- Use the system only in combination with the integrat- ed hydrophobic filter (sterilizable) to protect equipment and environment (people). Maximum liquid level in collecting bottle: approx. -
Page 12: Technical Data
12 of 35 Technical data BVC basic Type BVC basic G Vacuum control mechanical vacuum controller Maximum switch on pressure Torr (vacuum controller) (mbar) (500) Minimum switch off pressure Torr (vacuum controller) (mbar) (150) Minimum hysteresis Torr (vacuum controller) -
Page 13: Wetted Parts
PTFE Hose nozzle (connection filter) PPS glass fibre reinforced Transition piece Counter nut Closing screw PPS glass fibre reinforced Collecting bottle (BVC basic G) Bottle borosilicate glass Cap insert Flat seal EPDM Hose nozzle at bottle head Tubing in bottle... -
Page 14: System Parts
14 of 35 System parts Position Designation Connection vacuum supply Vacuum controller Connection tubing Hydrophobic filter Connection filter Connection handle Closing screw (optional: connection second VHC Screw cap / bottle cap with cap insert Collecting bottle Bore for wall mounting BVC basic... - Page 15 15 of 35 BVC basic G...
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Page 16: Use And Operation
page 16 of 35 Use and operation First steps: Installation Unpack the equipment. Safety information for vacuum equipment Sicherheitshinweise für Vakuumgeräte Safety information for vacuum equipment Avis de sécurité pour des dispositifs à vide Указания за безопасност за вакуумни уреди 真空设备的安全信息... -
Page 17: During Operation
An integrated non-return valve avoids backflow from the vacuum supply to the BVC basic / BVC basic G. This helps avoid contamination of the BVC with media that may be inside the vacuum supply. -
Page 18: Filtration
page 18 of 35 Attention: Removing the connection tubing from the screw cap, the filter or from the inlet of the vacuum controller leads to immediate venting of the collecting bottle! Filtration Connect the suction flask to the bottle head. -
Page 19: Filter And Collecting Bottle
page 19 of 35 Filter and collecting bottle The hydrophobic filter retains water and aqueous solu- NOTICE tions also in the form of aerosols. When using solvents or due to evaporation of water, formation of condensate at the outlet of the BVC is possible. + Important: Comply with applicable regulations when disposing of solvents. - Page 20 page 20 of 35 Emptying the collecting bottle Check liquid level in the collecting bottle regu- larly. max. Maximally admissible liquid level in collect- ing bottle: approx. 80 %, depending on the application. (In case of low boiling liquids or in case of suction of liquids which tend to foam, the admissible liquid level might be reduced.) Vent the system.
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Page 21: Cleaning And Decontaminating
page 21 of 35 Cleaning and decontaminating Autoclaving The collecting bottle with bottle head and screw cap, the quick coupling and the filter are des- sartorius stedim ignated for steam sterilization at 121°C and 2 bar absolute (1 bar overpressure). Time of ex- posure according to DIN 58946 t = 20 minutes. - Page 22 (chlorine avoid leaving residues of disinfectant in the bleach) bottle. ➨ A lternative: Use of the BVC basic G with 2l borosilicate glass bottle. Attention: The quick-coupling accessory sets between the pumping unit and VHC not suitable for use with sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach).
- Page 23 page 23 of 35 The use of the disinfectant Sekusept Plus ® (Manufacturer: Ecolab GmbH & Co OHG, Düs- seldorf, Germany) in extensive in-house test- ing did not cause any damage to the collect- ing bottle. Hence the disinfectant Sekusept ®...
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Page 24: Assembling Of Components
page 24 of 35 Assembling of components Replacing the filter Vent the system. Ensure that there is no liquid in the tube to avoid risk of contamination. atmospheric pressure Remove connecting tube from the filter. Re- move the filter from the piece of tube at the hose nozzle. -
Page 25: Assembling A Second Vhc Pro Connection Set
page 25 of 35 Assembling a second VHC connection set (with / without coupling) or conversion to quick coupling - bottle) Empty bottle. Decontaminate equipment if necessary. Remove filter with connection hose from bottle head. Remove screw cap from the collecting bottle. Unscrew closing screw. -
Page 26: Assembling Quick Coupling Bottle - Pump Unit
Attention: The extension set “Quick coupling bottle - pump unit” is designated for two different extension versions. Therefore the set consists of parts, which may not be necessary in the individual case. Redundant parts are not credited by VACUUBRAND. Assembling to support connection Remove hose. Disassemble hose nozzle. -
Page 27: Quick Coupling Sets
Quick coupling set: Bottle to pump unit Quick coupling made of PVDF, to connect a col- lection bottle to a BVC basic / basic G. When disconnected, the collection bottle closes vac- uum tight. NOTICE... -
Page 28: Accessories - Spare Parts
page 28 of 35 Accessories - spare parts Collection bottle 4L, made of PP, with protection filter and inlet tube ....635810 Collection bottle 2L glass, coated, with protection filter and inlet tube ....635809 Attention: Please order quick-couplings separately! Bottle 4L PP, with cap unmachined (w/o filter, connection for hose, blind plug) ..638246 Bottle 2L glass, with cap unmachined (w/o filter, connection for hose, blind plug) ..635871... - Page 29 Silicone hose 9/6 mm (length in cm) ....638263 (bend protection) Extension kit second VHC connection ..699943 (to be assembled at a VACUUBRAND BVC, without , without quick coupling) Hose nozzle DN 6/10mm, thread G1/4” ..638509 For further accessories and spare parts see in- structions for use of the VHC Various adapters (e.g.
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
page 30 of 35 Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Remedy ❑ No aspiration. ➨ Filter clogged? ✔ Replace filter. ➨ Leak at the bottle head? ✔ Check seals, coupling and blind cap. Screw in or replace if necessary. ➨ No vacuum supply con- ✔... -
Page 31: Repair - Maintenance - Return - Calibration
3 or 4. These devices cannot be checked, maintained or re- paired. Also decontaminated devices must not returned to VACUUBRAND due to a residual risk. The same conditions apply to on-site work. No repair, maintenance, return or calibration is possi- ble unless the correctly completed health and safety clearance form is returned. - Page 32 page 32 of 35 To expedite repair and to reduce costs, please enclose a detailed description of the problem and the product’s oper- ating conditions with every product returned. If you do not wish a repair on the basis of our quotation, the device may be returned to you disassembled and at your expense.
- Page 33 * Contact the VACUUBRAND service absolutely before dispatching the device. ** Devices which have been in contact with biological substances of risk level 3 or 4 cannot be checked, main- tained or repaired. Also decontaminated devices must not returned to VACUUBRAND due to a residual risk. ☐...
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Page 34: Ec Declaration Of Conformity Of The Machinery
Bevollmächtigter für die Zusammenstellung der technischen Unterlagen / Person authorised to compile the technical file / Personne autorisée à constituer le dossier technique: Dr. J. Dirscherl · VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG · Alfred-Zippe-Str. 4 · 97877 Wertheim · Germany Wertheim, 15.04.2016 . - Page 35 Alfred-Zippe-Str. 4 · 97877 Wertheim / Germany T +49 9342 808-0 · F +49 9342 808-5555 info@vacuubrand.com · www.vacuubrand.com VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG - Technology for Vacuum Systems - © 2016 VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG Printed in Germany Manual-no.: 999256 / 04/15/2016...
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